Terms and Conditions - Caraway

This program was developed as a result of co-operative efforts between the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC), the Herb and Spice Association, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and individual caraway producers.

These terms and conditions set out special conditions of caraway insurance to help you understand the coverage provided. Unless otherwise described below, all other aspects of the multi-peril Crop Insurance program also apply. Please refer to your endorsement, coverage detail and statement of insurance forms for specific premium and production guarantee information.

Insurance Features

• Insurance is provided on established stands only. There is no establishment benefit. All fields will be inspected to determine eligibility based on SCIC criteria.
• Insurance is available for biennial caraway during the first and second seed production years.
• Coverage of 50, 60 or 70 per cent is available.
• Production guarantees are based on a combination of individual yield records and/or area average yields.
• Insurance coverage is for yield loss only and no coverage is provided for quality loss.
• If insured acres will not be harvested, SCIC will designate a check-strip to be harvested by the producer to determine a yield.
• Individual Premium is calculated for each producer.

Agronomic Practices

Producers are advised to consult the Herb and Spice Production Manual and Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Caraway Facts sheet for detailed agronomic practices, including weed control, seed rate, crop rotations and other agronomic considerations.

Failure to follow recommended practices will result in the reduction or denial of any claim, should a loss occur. Producers are advised of the following specific consideration:

• A four-year crop rotation is recommended for control of plant diseases. There must be a break of three years from when the crop was worked down until it can be seeded to caraway again. Losses due to disease will be reduced or denied where shorter rotations are used.

SCIC is committed to developing a financially sound insurance package to meet the needs of caraway producers. Producer input and co-operation is essential to the growth of this insurance program. SCIC encourages all caraway producers to discuss their needs and concerns with the Corporation.